Thousands of trees given away in Cornwall

Tree saplings will be given away at upcoming events across the county

Thousands of trees are being given away in a bid to help nature.

Cornwall Council said the Forest for Cornwall team was behind the initiative, which had planted 1.6 million trees since the scheme was launched in 2019.

It said a choice of six native species were being given away over the winter months as part of its latest Cornwall Back Garden Forest project, which included hazel, crab apple and dogwood.

Loic Rich, council portfolio holder for environment and climate change, said: "Our Forest for Cornwall team can give you all the advice you need to make sure you've got the right type of tree for your garden and how to look after it."

'Greener environment'

Forest for Cornwall has supported the planting of trees in more than 1,000 locations across the county since it was launched.

Rich said: "Tree planting season is fast approaching and if you're looking to grow a tree in your garden here's your chance to pick up a free sapling and get it in the ground.

"You'll also be helping contribute to the Forest for Cornwall and a greener environment for one and all."

Tree saplings will be given away at:

• Callington Honey Fair, 10:00 BST-12:30 on 4 October

• Torpoint Library, 14:00-16:00 on 30 October

• The Old Cattle Market, 09:30-12:30 on 1 November

• Tintagel Visitor Centre, 10:30-12:30 on 15 November

• Newquay Football Club, 10:30-12:30 on 22 November

• Camborne Library, 10:00-12:00 on 29 November

• St Johns Hall, Penzance, 10:30-12:30 on 17 January

• Perranporth Library, 10:30-12:30 on 24 January

• Shire House Suite, Bodmin, 10:30-12:30 on 31 January

• Market Way and Redruth Library, 10:30-12:30 on 14 February

• Truro Library, 10:30-12:30 on 21 February

• St Austell Library, 10:30-12:30 on 28 February